Another lesson learned $$$$

WV Sawmiller · September 10, 2016, 01:43:36 PM

Well, learned another $$$ lesson. I pulled the cable out of the UTV winch on my logging arch. Simple fix right? Yeah, so I thought too. I put the end back in the slot and tightened the set screw to hold it but wound it over the top when I ran it back through my Fairlead rollers. Bad move. When I pulled on my next heavy log I pulled the winch free from the mountings and destroyed it. Should have rolled it under so when I pulled it would pull tighter against mountings. I checked the new ones in the stores and that is how they are wound also.

Oh well, I may keep it for parts as the motor and pins and such are still useable.

I had never thought about it mattering which direction the cable winds. Well, it does so a word to the wise. Make sure your cable is rolling out the bottom of the winch and not over the top.

AlaskaLes · September 10, 2016, 02:50:48 PM

I'll second that one!!
All of my winches are very specific about being wound out from the mount side/bottom of the drum.

Percy · September 10, 2016, 05:12:36 PM

Ill have a look at mine....Leverage???

BTW AlaskaLes...is that a Shelby AC Cobra in your avatar pic???

AlaskaLes · September 11, 2016, 02:28:31 PM

Percy, it's a Factory Five racing MK 2.
Pretty faithful replica of the 427 body style. Made in Wareham, Mass.
Full double-H tube frame, about 300% stiffer than the original.
Racing 302; Holley 650 double-pumper pro race carb.
2550lbs with me and a full tank of gas.
4 sec to 60mph; 11.73sec 1/4 mile @ 108mph; top speed so far...about 145.
It is Pure Fun and my go to toy when I need to forget about a bad day.
License says "SLYTHR"

tnaz · September 11, 2016, 03:13:36 PM

SWEET 8) ride AlaskaLes!

AlaskaLes · September 13, 2016, 12:18:45 PM

Thanks TNAZ...it keeps me sane!

WV Sawmiller · September 13, 2016, 02:13:18 PM

Quote from: AlaskaLes on September 13, 2016, 12:18:45 PM
Thanks TNAZ...it keeps me sane!

If you are sane what are you doing on this site? This site is for sawmillers, not sane folks. :D :D :D

AlaskaLes · September 17, 2016, 03:19:47 AM

Fair Enough!!
If I was sane, I wouldn't have the habit of taking on about 30 times the amount of projects that a reasonable person would.
I see that most here share the same affliction...It feels like home!

sumday · September 17, 2016, 08:26:32 AM

Quote from: AlaskaLes on September 17, 2016, 03:19:47 AM
Fair Enough!!
If I was sane, I wouldn't have the habit of taking on about 30 times the amount of projects that a reasonable person would.
I see that most here share the same affliction...It feels like home!

The more projects I take on, the greater my chances of actually completing one right?

samandothers · September 17, 2016, 08:48:04 AM

Quote from: sumday on September 17, 2016, 08:26:32 AM
Quote from: AlaskaLes on September 17, 2016, 03:19:47 AM
Fair Enough!!
If I was sane, I wouldn't have the habit of taking on about 30 times the amount of projects that a reasonable person would.
I see that most here share the same affliction...It feels like home!

The more projects I take on, the greater my chances of actually completing one right?

I like this thought and approach! I have got to remember this one as I can use it!